The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza 2.0R Automatic (07 - 12) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
€ 24,100
€ 24,300
€ 24,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Subaru Impreza 2.0R is 5.1 inches longer, 3.2 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT.
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
58.1
68.5
77.4
59.1
71.7
79.6
68.5 in
Width
71.7 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.1 in
Height
59.1 in
103.1
173.8
100
168.7
173.8 in
Length
168.7 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
100 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
3164 lb
Curb Weight
3012 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
152 lb
4.8 %
General
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
GH
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
EJ20
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
148 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
148 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
145 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
145 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
113 mph
Maximum Speed
110 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
21.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.96 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
21.38 lb/hp
28.96 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
29 mpg
43 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
21 mpg
city
35 mpg
36 mpg
highway
50 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
455 mi
Range
621 mi
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
455 mi
621 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
155.3 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
104.1 kWh
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
155.3 kWh
104.1 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
847 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
